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PRE'FECT, n. [L. proefectus; proe, before,and factus, made; but directly from proeficior, proefectus.]

1. In ancient Rome, a chief magistrate who governed a city or province in the absence of the king, consuls or emperor.

2. A governor, commander, chief magistrate or superintendent.

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